Sinopsis
A podcast exploring science fiction television - Past and present
Episodios
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Episode 348 Impulse S02E09 A Moment of Clarity
10/04/2020 Duración: 01h05minJoin Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the YouTube production Impulse, and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss Henry’s decision to temporarily remove Anna Hulce from the narrative equation, and whether she truly intends to return her to safety. Wayne contends that Thomas has committed the biggest relationship blunder a man of his standing can make, and Dave worries a bit about the coming season and series finale. In our What We're Watching segment, Dave finally gets caught with The Magicians and has a positive reaction to the series’ finale. Somehow, he also returns to HBO’s Westworld and in response to its complex third season has also initiated a series rewatch. Wayne zeroes in on the unusual Oscar nominated film Jo Jo Rabbit. In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands questions the extended screen time of Nikolai’s fight with his sister, and trusts Dave
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Episode 347 Impulse S02E08 The Tether
03/04/2020 Duración: 01h03minJoin Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the YouTube production Impulse, and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss Henry’s attitude changes and her decision to open up a bit to not only her work colleague but Nikolai who continues to shepherd through this difficult transition. As Henry gets better, Jenna appears to be entering a downward spiral as the life she knew disappears before her eyes. In our What We're Watching segment, Dave checks out the first two episodes of Apple TV+’s Amazing Stories and returns to the printed page with the fantasy novel The Night Circus. Wayne talks about the fourth season of The Expanse and points out it might be the best of the series. Fred from the Netherlands wonders about Henry’s transformation and the 6th candle Nikolai lights in the Romanian church in Listener Feedback. Remember to join the genre television and film discussion
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Episode 346 Impulse S02E07 The End of the World
27/03/2020 Duración: 01h14minJoin Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the YouTube production Impulse, and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the appearance of Zoe and her possible impact on the group dynamic should Townes read her in on the activities of Team Henry. More puzzling, however, is Lucas’ stunning admission and proposal regarding Henry and her role moving forward. In our What We're Watching segment, Dave’s hooked on the FX/Hulu series Devs but still finds time to watch the Australian drama Offspring with his wife. Wayne zeroes in on the new season of Westworld. In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands wonders about Henry’s reaction to Lucas’ pronouncement and whether she’s even more afraid of him than before. Remember to join the genre television and film discussion on the SciFi TV Rewatch Facebook group and follow us on Twitter @SciFiTVRewatch for the latest genre televis
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Episode 345 Impulse S02E06 Seven of Hearts
20/03/2020 Duración: 01h07minJoin Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the YouTube production Impulse, and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the evolving relationships in “Seven of Hearts,” an episode which forces Henry to accept that Nikolai is truly trying to help her evade the people who want to explore her powers. The Mennonite story arc continues to flounder, and Anna doggedly pursues new leads. In our What We're Watching segment, Dave opts for a tip-of-the-week and goes off on a mini-rant about people ignoring CDC social distancing recommendations in the fight against COVID-19. Taking a more traditional approach, Wayne follows up with his thoughts about Altered Carbon’s second season. In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands keeps us up-to-date with the Coronavirus in his country and the lost opportunity for a one-on-one with Captain Kirk. Remember to join the genre television a
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Episode 344 Impulse S02E05 Crossing the Threshold
13/03/2020 Duración: 01h03minJoin Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the YouTube production Impulse, and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the awakening several of the characters contend with in “Crossing the Threshold,” an episode which forces Henry, Jenna, and Townes to acknowledge the dangerous world in which they find themselves. More to the point, however, is whether Nikolai is preparing Henry to escape the clutches of his “sister,” or stay under the radar to avoid getting caught up in her horrific experiments. In our What We're Watching segment, Dave continues with the HBO series The New Pope, and both hosts talk a bit about the third season of the German Netflix series Babylon Berlin and its connections to Dark. In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands questions Nikolai’s feelings toward Henry and keeps us posted on his connection to the Coronavirus. Remember to join the genr
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Episode 343 Impulse S02E04 The Moroi
06/03/2020 Duración: 01h04minJoin Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the YouTube production Impulse, and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the rare bottle episode that provides a detailed view of Nikolai’s origin story and the connections he has to the woman running the teleportation tests. We also examine the conclusion of Doctor Who Series 12 and the meaning of The Master’s revelation of the birth of the Time Lords. In our What We're Watching segment, Dave gets caught up in motorsport as Netflix drops season two of Formula 1: Drive to Survive. Wayne takes an emotional journey with Jordan Peele’s Hunters before making his way through Altered Carbon and Babylon Berlin. In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands wonders whether our new found connections to Nikolai are merely setting us up for disappointment down the road. Remember to join the genre television and film discussion on the
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Episode 342 Impulse S02E03 For Those Lost
28/02/2020 Duración: 01h09minJoin Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the YouTube production Impulse, and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss Henry’s behavior toward and relationship with her mother during their road trip to Massachusetts. Leaving no stone unturned, Nikolai learns that Henry travels to Sri Lanka, and we consider, as does he, how much of a threat Anna Hulce poses to Henry and her power. In our What We're Watching segment, Dave reassesses season two of Lost in Space and admits that on some levels he was wrong to dismiss some of its plot points. Wayne rewatches the first season of Altered Carbon in anticipation of its S2 release on Netflix. In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands points out that a number of shows he’s currently watching are exploring the theme of parents losing connections with their children. Remember to join the genre television and film discussion on
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Episode 341 Impulse S02E02 Fight or Flight
21/02/2020 Duración: 01h04minJoin Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the YouTube production Impulse, and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the introduction of Nikolai into Henry’s life and her resistance to accepting the help he offers. We get a glimpse into the shadow organization that’s conducting clandestine tests that require advanced teleporters, and it appears Henry has become even more important than previously thought. In our What We're Watching segment, Dave gets caught up on The Magicians Season 5, catches the Season 5 premiere of Outlander, and looks forward to the second season of Altered Carbon. Wayne can’t wait for the next season of Lost in Space and reminds Dave why it’s necessary to have the characters move from one crisis to the next. In Listener Feedback, Richard checks in and explains how Impulse led him to binge watch Impulse in three days, and Fred from the Netherlands
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Episode 340 Impulse S02E01 Mind on Fire
14/02/2020 Duración: 01h07minJoin Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the YouTube production Impulse, and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the season two premiere titled “Mind on Fire.” In the aftermath of the incident with Bill Boone, Cleo, and Henry, Henry faces the realization that her life has irrevocably changed beyond anything she could imagine. But it’s not only Henry that must accept the ramifications of what’s happened. Jenna and Townes face their own demons, but it’s Henry’s dream sequence that raises the most questions. In our What We're Watching segment, Dave binged the Netflix series The Stranger starring Killjoys alum Hannah John-Kamen and Anthony Head who portrayed Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. After Dave’s alert last week, Wayne is nearly caught up with the current season of The Magicians. In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands explains why he prefers leaving
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Episode 339 Impulse S01E10 New Beginnings
07/02/2020 Duración: 01h10minJoin Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the YouTube production Impulse, and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the season one finale in which Henry must now confront individuals who are beginning to realize the powers she possesses. Nikolai returns but it’s still unclear whether he’s here to help Henry or turn her over to a dark corporation. In our What We're Watching segment, Dave talks about his recent penchant for YouTube content providers including consumer right to repair advocate Louis Rossman and technology mavens Luke Miani and Sara Deitchy. Wayne brings up one of the most intriguing episodes of the Jodie Whittaker Doctor Who era. In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands asks whether the showrunner knew she had a second season before giving viewers a huge cliffhanger. Remember to join the genre television and film discussion on the SciFi TV Rewa
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Episode 338 Impulse S01E09 They Know Not What They Do
31/01/2020 Duración: 52minJoin Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the YouTube production Impulse, and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the showdown between Bill Boone and Jeremiah Miller and whether Lucas begins a redemption arc after releasing Cleo. Of course, the episode’s final scene in which Henry saves Clay’s life by teleporting him from the burning house to the safety of her bedroom puts her in a precarious situation now that she has to explain what just happened. In our What We're Watching segment, Dave explains his journey discovering the pop music phenomenon Billie Eilish and vows to watch something with Kristen Stewart. Wayne continues with The Americans but still makes time for the 2019 films Blinded by the Light and Terminator: Dark Fate. In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands points out two actor connections with The Expanse. Remember to join the genre television
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Episode 337 Impulse S01E08 Awakening
24/01/2020 Duración: 59minJoin Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the YouTube production Impulse, and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the significance of Henry’s visions during her seizure driven coma and her mother’s admissions regarding her less than stellar parenting. The teleportation narrative gathers steam as Nikolai enters the picture, and Jenna steps up to protect Henry from the man who knows all about her special superhero powers. In our What We're Watching segment, Dave’s experience with the third episode of Doctor Who leaves him in a ranting mood. Wayne takes advantage of the public library and plows through the first three John Wick movies, enjoying them enough to go to Amazon to order the Bluray versions. In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands prepares for the release of Star Trek: Picard, and warns Wayne of the icky teen sex in the second season of Sex Education
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Episode 336 Impulse S01E07 He Said, She Said
17/01/2020 Duración: 01h11minJoin Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the YouTube production Impulse, and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the rebound of Impulse after last week’s less than stellar offering. Separating the episode into three clearly dilineated sections works to great advantage, and Lucas’ grappling with the consequences of the murder of Amos Miller weighs heavy on both his soul and the episode itself. In our What We're Watching segment, Dave’s been watching the Polish crime drama Ultraviolet which focuses on a group of citizens who solve crimes and assist the police using the internet and social media. Wayne continues working his way through the Cold War drama The Americans featuring Russian spies embedded into the fabric of everyday American life. In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands asks whether Henry’s seizures might be related to her ability to teleport. Rem
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Episode 335 Impulse S01E06 In Memoriam
10/01/2020 Duración: 55minJoin Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the YouTube production Impulse, and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the episode’s failings which include shoddy dialogue, questionable character decisions, and a failure to significantly advance the overall plot. Still, we both like the addition of Henry’s former boyfriend Josh, and consider the first stages of Jenna’s exploration of her sexual identity. In our What We're Watching segment, Dave’s five episodes into Netflix’s The Witcher and points out one of the more intriguing Netflix offerings that’s dropped in the past few weeks – the Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffatt interpretation of the Dracula tale. Not surprisingly, Wayne talks about the return of Doctor Who and gives the Series 12 premiere high marks. In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands wonders how Josh’s introduction affects Henry’s attitude and whethe
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Episode 334 Impulse S01E05 The Eagle and the Bee
03/01/2020 Duración: 01h14minJoin Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the YouTube production Impulse, and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the Lucas Boone’s involvement in Amos Miller’s death and his decision to visit her mother and her new husband. Henry revisits her childhood home and searches for clues about her father, but she continues to ignore the feelings of others as she makes decisions clearly in her own self-interest. In our What We're Watching segment, Dave’s gives high marks to Season 1 of HBO’s His Dark Materials now that he’s finished and is now engrossed in the Netflix psycho-drama You whose second season just dropped. Wayne gives his opinion on the just completed Star Wars series The Mandalorian. In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands celebrates his 100th SFTVR feedback. Remember to join the genre television and film discussion on the SciFi TV Rewatch Facebook gro
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Episode 333 Impulse S01E04 Vita/Mors
27/12/2019 Duración: 01h01minJoin Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the YouTube production Impulse, and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the meaning behind Henry's new teleportation destination, and Cleo's attempt to help Jenna through an anniversary related to her mother's death. We also discuss the horrors that lead Dominick to make such a drastic decision rather than allow himself and his son to fall into Nikolai's hands. In our What We're Watching segment, Dave’s checks out two new Netflix offerings: The Witcher and V Wars, while Wayne gives his thoughts on the new Star Wars film. In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands wonders whether Henry will ever change her attitude and treat those around her with respect. Remember to join the genre television and film discussion on the SciFi TV Rewatch Facebook group and follow us on Twitter @SciFiTVRewatch for the latest genre televis
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Episode 332 Impulse S01E03 Treading Water
20/12/2019 Duración: 01h08minJoin Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the YouTube production Impulse, and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the impact of Clay Boone’s memory loss regarding the accident involving Henry. However, the most important story line in this episode involves Henry, Jenna, and Townes testing the theory that her body will physically protect her from harm by teleporting her out of danger. In our What We're Watching segment, Dave’s remarks address the third season of the Netflix juggernaut Stranger Things while Wayne finishes The Man in the High Castle. In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands wonders whether Henry’s father may be a teleporter himself and abandoned his family as means of keeping them safe from individuals like Nikolai. Remember to join the genre television and film discussion on the SciFi TV Rewatch Facebook group and follow us on Twitter @SciFiTV
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Episode 331 Impulse S01E02 State of Mind
13/12/2019 Duración: 01h12minJoin Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the YouTube production Impulse, and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the challenges Henry faces as she processes her sexual assault at the hand of Clay Boone and the teleportation ability that she seems to possess. Clay comes out of his coma, but this only complicates things for Henry, but fortunately she has Jenna and Townes in her corner. In our What We're Watching segment, Dave talks about His Dark Materials and his desire to check out the Facebook Watch series Limetown. Wayne finally completed watching the current season of The Man in the High Castle. In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands asks about whether Henry will learn to control her powers, and Richard poses some questions about the basic premise of the Dollhouse. Remember to join the genre television and film discussion on the SciFi TV Rewatch Facebo
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Episode 330 Impulse S01E01 Pilot
06/12/2019 Duración: 01h07minJoin Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the YouTube production Impulse, and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the pilot episode of YouTube’s science fiction series Impulse. We enter a world in which teleportation is not only possible but begins to change the life of teenager Henry Coles as she attempts to navigate a new home and a new family. It appears that physical and emotional trauma may trigger Henry’s “jumps,” but even that’s not clear at this time. In our What We're Watching segment, Dave has just about completed the first season of the Apple TV + alternate history For All Mankind, while Wayne finally abandons The Walking Dead in favor of multiple viewings of HBO’s Watchmen. In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherlands make a visual connection between Impulse’s central character played by Maddie Hasson and a young Amanda Schull from 12 Monkeys. Rememb
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Episode 329 Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell S01E07 A Spell to End Magic in England
29/11/2019 Duración: 01h15minJoin Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the guys are currently watching, commentary and analysis for this week’s episode of the BBC production Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell, and our listener feedback. This week on SciFi TV Rewatch we discuss the series finale and consider how England will react to the re-emergence of magic. In our What We're Watching segment, Dave suggests checking out the Apple TV + literary series Dickinson whose use of anachronistic dialogue helps drive the half hour episodes. Wayne disagrees with many critics as he touts the HBO series Watchmen and asks viewers to consider there's more to a show than rigidly following the source material. In Listener Feedback, Fred's wife makes an appearance, but he can only give Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell a passing grade. Not bad, but not great. Remember to join the genre television and film discussion on the SciFi TV Rewatch Facebook group and follow us on Twitter @SciFiTVRewatch for the latest genre tel